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Android Messages Web Client is Going Live! (Updated)

Kellen June 18, 2018 80

Google's Android Messages app now has a web client where you can send and receive text messages. The portal is live right now, but connecting to it isn't quite possible just yet. As you can see from the screenshot above, the portal asks that you open the...

Action Launcher v37 Lets You Access System Features With a Single Long Press

Tim June 18, 2018 80

Action Launcher users will be greeted to a big update this week, labeled as Version 37. While the changelog is quite massive (linked below), there are a few things we'd like to highlight. The big one is Desktop Shortcuts. With it, users can set various actions...

YouTube Music Officially Available to All Today, YouTube Premium Too

Kellen June 18, 2018 80

After an incredibly confusing initial launch, YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are officially available today to everyone in the US, as well as 16 other countries. YouTube Music In case you happened to miss all of our previous coverage of YouTube Music, just...

Google’s Data Saver App, Datally, Gets 4 New Features

Kellen June 18, 2018 80

Google has this app called Datally. You may not have heard of it, but it's an app worth keeping around on your phone, even if you rarely open it. You see, Datally helps you save data, first and foremost. Its flagship feature is a "save up to 15% mobile data"...

Google Releases VR180 Creator Desktop Software for Editing Your VR Videos

Tim June 15, 2018 80

For anyone with a VR180 camera, such as the one from Lenovo, Google has published VR180 Creator software for Mac and Linux machines. With it, editing your VR videos for uploading to supported services should be a total breeze. According to Google, the software...

Podcast: Don’t Fake Buttons

Kellen June 15, 2018 80

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping one of the slowest weeks in Android history. That could mean a short show, but it'll still include our HTC U12+ review, impressions of the Xperia XZ2, and the latest on the Galaxy Note 9. We'll also react...

AT&T Completes Time Warner Acquisition

Kellen June 15, 2018 80

AT&T has completed its acquisition of Time Warner, following a US court's approval earlier this week. AT&T now owns Warner Bros., HBO, and Turner, as well as DirecTV and their wireless and fiber networks. They own a lot of sh*t that you deal with on a...

Get Mini Metro for Just $2 Right Now, Down From Usual $5 Price

Tim June 15, 2018 80

We wrote up the launch of Mini Metro back in late 2016, and considering that was a while ago, I'll let it slide if you don't remember it. However, I'm here to let you know that the game is on sale at this time on Google Play, priced at $2, down from its usual...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 80

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 80

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 80

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 80

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 80

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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